2021 Heart of Woman Awards Nomination & Sponsorship Pack - Celebrating the theme: Gatsby
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Agape Outreach Inc.
Serving the Homeless and Needy
2021 Heart of Woman Awards
Nomination & Sponsorship Pack
Celebrating the theme: Gatsby
Saturday 6th March 2021
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About the host
Agape Outreach Inc. (Agape) was founded in 2009 by Theresa Mitchell, winner of the 2015 ‘Wonders of
Women Outstanding Achievement Awards’ Woman of the Year. Agape has taken on the running and
staging of these outstanding achievement awards which inspire women to reach higher levels in the
local community through compassionate acts, business and employment. This has seen the birth of the
‘Heart of Women Awards’ which uncovers the Tweed Shire and Gold Coast’s future Women of the Year.
Agape provides support for the homeless and needy in the Tweed Shire and Gold Coast, providing a
three course meal for people on the streets and food hampers to families in need within their homes.
Agape also supports people with doctor’s visits, court cases, life coaching and basic life skills training
including barista courses, cooking classes, budgeting, and sessions for handling emotions, dealing with
relationships and goal setting.
Presently Agape is laying the foundations for Agape Living Estate, housing for the homeless in supported
living. We foresee this project to be a reality in the local area soon.
If you would like more information on Agape please connect with us:
Agape Outreach Inc @agapeoutreachinc www.agapeoutreachinc.com
You can also reach Theresa Mitchell directly on 0414 693 670.The Event
Purpose of Heart of Women Award event
The primary purpose of the event is to identify and acknowledge the outstanding achievements of women who
demonstrate courage, passion, enthusiasm and generosity in a range of sectors in our community.
Who can be nominated?
A nominee must be a woman who provides service, support and leadership to women living in the Tweed Shire
and Gold Coast. A nominee will demonstrate sustained passion and commitment to women through outstanding
achievement, leadership and representation of women and women’s issues.
A nominee must provide consent to the nominator to be nominated.
How do I make a nomination?
Nominations open 1 September 2020 and close on 5th December 2020. Nomination forms are available from
Agape’s website and can be completed online. Assistance in completing the nomination form is available by
contacting Theresa Mitchell on 0414 693 670. Nominees may enter in more than one category.
The full list of nominees will be posted on Agape’s website for a period of 14 days for community feedback.
Judging Panel
The judging panel consists of a skilled and experienced community panel, with a broad range of knowledge in
community processes. This panel will review all nominations in line with the judging criteria and review and assess
the information provided by the nominator. The panel selects five finalists within each category. The finalists are
then further assessed by a judge in the specified category and a winner chosen by that judge. For example, the
Regional Manager in a Disability Service may assess the category of Health & Disability. All decisions made by the
judging panel and the independent judges are final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Award Ceremony
Winners will be announced and Awards presented on Saturday 6 March 2021, to coincide with the timing of
International Women’s Day.
In past years, Agape has been proud to host a ceremony and presentation of awards to finalist nominees and
category winners. In view of current restrictions and future uncertainty as a result of COVID-19, we are unable to
confirm what form the Awards presentations will take in 2021. A decision will be made and publicised in early
2021.
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3 | PageNominations
Agape Outreach Inc. proudly presents the Heart of Women Awards 2021 which acknowledge and honour the
outstanding achievements of women in the Tweed Shire and Gold Coast. The awards identify the wonderful
achievements made by women in a range of sectors within our community.
The nomination cycle opens 1 September 2020 and concludes at 5.00pm 5 December 2020.
All Heart of Women Awards 2021 nominees will be publicly displayed on Agape’s website during January 2021, for
community feedback and comment.
The twelve category winners will be presented with their awards at the Heart of Women Awards 2021 Ceremony,
on the Gold Coast on Saturday 6th March 2021 from 6.00pm onwards.
We invite you to nominate an outstanding woman in your community from the following categories:
1. Health & Disability
2. Aged Care
3. Youth & Children’s Services
4. Environment
5. Creative Arts (Art, Music, Drama, Media, Expression)
6. Emergency Services
7. Making a Difference, Individual (Community Supporters/Volunteers)
8. Making a Difference (Group/Service/Team)
9. Big Idea Award
10. Entrepreneur of the Year 2021
11. Young Woman of the Year 2021
12. Woman of the Year 2021
A full description of the criteria of each category can be found on pages 4 - 8 of this booklet. Nominations must be
received by the 5th December 2020. Nomination forms, and award categories can be found at the links below after
the opening dates:
Nomination forms & tickets: http://agapeoutreachinc.com/heart-of-women-awards/heart-woman-awards-
nomination-form/
Award categories: http://agapeoutreachinc.com/heart-of-women-awards-categories/
You will be required to provide an outline (minimum of 250 words) of the outstanding achievements of the
woman you are nominating (please refer to the category criteria). Including 1. What they have done? 2. How
long for? 3. The impact this has made on the community? 4. How this inspirers others to contribution in the
community?
Tip: We would suggest writing the description out prior to completing the nomination as you are not able to
save and return later. Please provide us with as much information as possible on who is helped, how is it done
and what is accomplished.
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Category 1: Health & Disability
Recognises women who have demonstrated outstanding achievements and have contributed to the rights of
people with a disability or health related illness. Nominees will have experienced success through their
involvement in one or more of the Following areas:
● Clinical competence, values, commitment and willingness to be involved in health & disability related
services
● Outstanding achievement in the health & disability related fields of research/development or studies in
the field
● Outstanding contribution to community development and/or education regarding supporting the needs
of those with issues related to health & disability
● Outstanding contribution or mentoring toward professional development in their chosen profession to
fellow colleagues
● Outstanding “beyond duty” contribution within their role
● Leadership and commitment to the rights and positive profiling of health & disability issues and services
● Developed programs, services or processes that have made a significant contribution to improving the
lives of people with a disability
● Teach/educate or advocate on issues that profile and enhance outcomes in the areas of health & disability
● Promote equality and equity of services for persons with a disability or health related illness
● Recognition as a leader, communicator and/or educator amongst their peers, colleagues and the broader
community
Category 2: Aged Care
Recognises women who have demonstrated outstanding achievements and who have contributed to the rights of
aged people and communities. Nominees will have supported and/or encouraged people to feel more comfortable
and connected to their community or who have enhanced their personal dignity and self-worth through one or
more of the following areas:
● Leadership and commitment to the rights & positive profiling of the aged in our community
● Involvement in services developed for the advancement of the aged
● Promoting equality and equity of services for aged persons and communities
● Recognition as a leader, communicator and/or educator amongst their peers, colleagues and the broader
community
● Outstanding achievement and contribution to the rights of aged person/s and communities
● Assisting or providing companionship to the elderly through commitment and care, generously
volunteering their time with community organizations or activities
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Category 3: Youth and Children’s Services
Recognises women who have promoted positive attitudes, skills and actions of youth and children. Nominees will
have supported and encouraged youth and children to achieve their goals in order to enhance their self-worth,
making it possible for them to reach their potential. The nominee will have achieved success in one or more of the
following areas:
● Outstanding commitment through volunteering within early childhood services or promotion of health,
safety and wellbeing of children and youth
● Promotion of the health and wellbeing of children
● Promotion and development of programs for children of non-English speaking backgrounds, Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander children. These programs to include issues relating to gender, class and other
areas of inequity and bias
● Promotion of cultural, educational, social, physical, spiritual and mental wellbeing of disadvantaged
children within the region through working alongside careers and children
● Promotion and commitment to healthy minds and bodies through programs specific to children with
disabilities
● Outstanding contribution to programs and promotion of safety to children in the early years and beyond
Category 4: Creative Arts (Art, Music, Drama, Media, Expression)
Recognises women who, through their passion and enthusiasm, have inspired people to explore their creativity in
their artistic field. Nominees will have demonstrated inspiration, commitment and leadership to the Creative Arts
through one or more of the following areas:
● Involvement and achievement in the creative sector
● Active engagement of the community in the promotion of local artistic talents/artists
● Active engagement and education of people in the appreciation of Creative Arts
● Recognition as a leader, communicator and/or educator amongst their colleagues, peers and the broader
community
Category 5: Environment
Recognises women who are passionate about the prevention of the degradation of our environment. Nominees
will have demonstrated optimism, enthusiasm and perseverance in their effort to protect, manage and restore the
environment through one or more of the following:
● Raising awareness of significant and innovative environmentally sustainable initiatives
● Involvement and achievement in the environmental sector
● Commitment in supporting and encouraging participation in environmental activities
● Involvement and leadership in undertaking and advocating for environmental change
● Encouraging and educating the community on environmental issues
● Recognition as a leader, communicator and/or educator amongst their colleagues, peers and the broader
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Category 6: Emergency Services
Recognises women who are committed to serving the community and making a positive impact on maintaining the
safety and wellbeing of its residents. Nominees will have demonstrated a “beyond duty” contribution in their
endeavors through one or more of the following:
● Clinical competence, values, commitment and willingness to be involved in emergency related services
● Outstanding achievement in the emergency related fields of research / development or studies in the field
● Outstanding contribution to community development or education of emergency related response
● Outstanding contribution or mentoring towards professional development in their chosen profession to
fellow colleagues
● Outstanding “beyond duty” contribution within their role
● Volunteer commitment to emergency sectors of the services e.g. Lifeline, SES, Volunteer Fire and St. Johns
Ambulance etc.
● Recognition as a leader, communicator and/or educator amongst their peers, colleagues and the broader
community
Category 7: Making a Difference—Individual Community Supporters and/or Volunteers
Recognises women who have volunteered or gone above and beyond the call of duty in their support or
encouragement of the community. The winner in this Category will be chosen by the Community in a public voting
process.
Nominees will have been outstanding in one or more of the following:
Commitment to community programs
● Ongoing commitment and demonstrating a caring attitude to their chosen field
● Ability to enhance the growth of community participation and leadership in advocating positive change
within the community
● Active involvement in promoting a whole community development approach within the region
● A commitment to achieving future community development and promotion or advancement and
education of young women in the community
● Recognition as a leader, communicator and/or educator amongst their colleagues, peers and the broader
community
● The Making a difference award is judged on voting from the community.
Category 8: Making a Difference – Group/Service /Team
Recognises teams, group or services who demonstrate outstanding leadership and commitment to women and
children. Nominees will have demonstrated a “beyond call” contribution to enhancing and supporting their
community through one or more of the following:
● Professional competence, values, commitment and willingness in support women
● Leadership and mentoring that encourages community participation and actively promotes a whole of
community approach
● Outstanding “beyond duty” contribution to the community
● Recognition as a leader, communicator and/or educator amongst their colleagues, peers and broader
community
● The Making a difference award is judged on voting from the community.
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Category 9: Big Idea Award
Recognises women who have a new concept either ready to implement or is less than 2 years old in operations
which enhances the encouragement or advancement of the community. Nominees will have been outstanding in
one or more of the following:
● The new concept must be unique
● Commitment to the wider good of the community through their chosen field
● Dedication to community with positive impact
● Active involvement in promoting a whole community development approach within the region
● A commitment to achieving future community development and promotion or advancement and
education of young women in the community
● Recognition as a leader, communicator and/or educator amongst their colleagues, peers and the boarder
community
Category 10: Entrepreneur of the Year
Recognises women who are committed to serving the wider community and making a positive impact through
their business endeavors. Nominees will have demonstrated a “beyond duty” contribution in their endeavors
through one or more of the following:
● Ongoing commitment and demonstrating a caring attitude in their chosen field
● Outstanding “beyond call” contribution within their role
● Ability to enhance the growth of the community participation and leadership in advocating positive
change within the community
● Recognition as a leader, communicator and/or educator amongst their colleagues, peers and the broader
community
Category 11: Young Woman of the Year
Recognises young women who have demonstrated enthusiasm, vision and commitment in their endeavor to
enhance and improve their community. Nominees will have shown an enthusiastic and passionate involvement in
one or more of the following:
● Outstanding initiative and innovation in a leadership capacity
● Involvement in the development of group/ organization / club direction
● Active effort in working towards a group’s goal and vision
● Active commitment to personal development through courses, forums, conventions, community activities
etc.
● Active contribution to the community and/or mentoring to peers
● Participation and achievement in educational and extra curriculum activities/groups or services curricular
● A commitment to achieving future goals and promotion or advancement of young people in the
community
● Recognition as a leader, communicator and/or educator amongst their peers, colleagues and the broader
community
● Must be 24 years old or younger at the time of the awards presentation
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Category 12: Woman of the Year
Recognises women who demonstrate outstanding qualities in leadership, community involvement and who have
the commitment and passion to motivate everyone with whom they come in contact. Nominees will have:
● Experienced satisfying achievements through their optimism, generosity, enthusiasm, perseverance and
courage which have reflected high personal standards and values and have also awakened others to
opportunities or needs within our local communities.
● Recognised efforts towards advancing the profile of women
● Sustained passion and continued commitment to women through leadership, education and mentoring
● Significant achievement and contribution to the community
● Ability to motivate other women to challenge themselves and make their own contributions
● Recognition as a leader, communicator and/or educator amongst their colleagues, peers and the broader
community
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Nomination Terms & Conditions
● Nominees do not need to be in paid employment for any of the categories—voluntary positions, paid
positions and community groups are welcome to enter
● No financials are needed
● From the nominations, the top five (5) in each category will be classified as finalists
● Finalists agree to attend the awards ceremony, should a ceremony be held, on Saturday 6th March 2021
● If a winner in a category fails to attend the awards night without extenuating circumstances the award
will be reissued to the next runner up in attendance
● Finalists are encouraged to bring a table of colleagues for support at the awards evening
● You are welcome to nominate yourself – this is viewed as positive confidence in your ability to make a
difference in the community
● Entries into multiple categories are permitted
● Young women of the year entrant nominations will be asked their age at the time of the awards night
Entrants in this category must be 24 years old or younger
● Entrants will be asked for the suburb they live in to align with the geography of the awards limits
● The making a difference category is a voting category from the public it is not voted on by the judging
panel
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9 | PageSponsorship Opportunities
$2000 Cash (sponsorship of Woman of the Year)
Sponsors in this category will benefit from:
● Business promotion in all media marketing of the Heart of Women Awards event.
● Business logo and profile exposure on our website.
● Display of your banner at the event, and opportunities for promotional items to be displayed – this must
be arranged by you and your company prior to the evening.
● Naming rights to the Woman of the Year award, and a representative from your business/organisation to
present the award.
● Your company/organisation name listed on the trophy, and marketing.
● A 1-minute talk on stage at the event about your business, and how it supports the woman’s heart in the
community.
● Large logo identification as a sponsor on the back cover of the Heart of Women Outstanding Achievement
Awards program.
● Tickets for two representatives from your business/organisation to attend the event.
● Sponsor acknowledgement on stage at the event.
$1000 Cash (sponsorship of Young Woman of the Year award)
Sponsors in this category will benefit from:
● Business logo and profile exposure on our website.
● Regular mention of your sponsorship during the presentation of the award and evening.
● Display of your banner at the event, and opportunities for promotional items to be displayed – this must
be arranged by you and your company prior to the evening.
● Naming rights to the Young Woman of the Year award, and a representative from your
business/organisation to present the award.
● Your company/organisation name listed on the trophy, and marketing.
● A 1-minute talk on stage at the event about your business, and how it supports the woman’s heart in the
community.
● Opportunities for promotional items to be handed out at the event – this must be arranged by you and
your company prior to the evening.
● Small logo identification as a sponsor on the back cover of the annual Heart of Women Awards program.
● Ticket for one representative from your business/organisation to attend the event.
● Sponsor acknowledgement on stage at the event.
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$600 Cash (sponsorship of remaining categories)
Sponsors in this category will benefit from:
● Business logo and profile exposure on marketing materials of the Heart of Women Awards event.
● Regular mention of your sponsorship during the presentation.
● A 1-minute talk on stage at the event about your business, and how it supports the woman’s heart in the
community.
● A representative to present the award at the event.
● Opportunities for promotional items to be handed out at the event – this must be arranged by you and
your company.
● Small logo identification as a sponsor on the back cover of the annual Heart of Women Awards program.
● Ticket for one representative from your business/organisation to attend the event.
● Sponsor acknowledgement on stage at the event.
$300 Cash
Sponsors in this category will benefit from:
● Business logo and profile exposure on our website.
● Regular mention of your sponsorship during the presentation of the award and evening.
● Opportunity to present a trophy in one of the minor categories if no sponsor has already taken up the
opportunity.
● Opportunities for promotional items to be handed out at the event – this must be arranged by you and your
company.
● Small logo identification as a sponsor on the back cover of the annual Heart of Women Awards program.
● Sponsor acknowledgement on stage at the event.
To secure your sponsorship, please complete and email back the Sponsor Commitment Form on
the next page to admin@agapeoutreachinc.com or phone Theresa Mitchell on 0414 693 670.
Please note: A digital copy of your logo will be required for media purposes and a name of the
person attending the awards to present any trophies from your business.
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11 | PageSponsor Commitment Form
I, ___________________________, of _________________________________(business name) commit
to sponsorship of the Heart of Women Awards 2021 in the category and amount of (please tick relevant
box/es):
Category Amount ($)
1. General Sponsor 300 ☐
2. Health & Disability 600 ☐
3. Aged Care 600 ☐
4. Youth & Children’s Services 600 ☐
5. Environment 600 ☐
6. Creative Arts (Art, Music, Drama, Media, Expression) 600 ☐
7. Emergency Services 600 ☐
8. Making a Difference, Individual (Community Supporters/Volunteers) 600 ☐
9. Making a Difference (Group/Service/Team) 600 ☐
10. Big Idea Award 600 ☐
11. Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 600 ☐
12. Young Woman of the Year 2021 1,000 ☐
13. Woman of the Year 2021 2,000 ☐
I recognise that signing this form holds in my/our name the category indicated (on a first in first served
basis) and I commit to paying the due amount for sponsorship by 1st December 2020. As this is a charity
event, I understand that the donation is tax deductible and remaining proceeds support Agape Outreach
Inc., serving the homeless and needy.
Signed: ________________________________________________
(For Office Use Only)
(Print name): ________________________________________________
Date received: __________
Date: ________________________________________________ Initial: _______
Please email completed forms to: admin@agapeoutreachinc.com
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